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Texas County saw 1 more lawyer in good standing in September than August

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Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Texas County saw one more lawyer in good standing practicing in September than August, according to the Missouri Bar Association.

In total, there were nine lawyers working in Texas County in September, compared to eight the month before.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Houston (7).

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.

As of October 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,102 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,391 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $178,044 in Missouri, compared to $174,969 nationwide.

Missouri has a high concentration of lawyers, with nearly four attorneys per 1,000 residents in 2024 — the 10th highest ratio in the country, according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession.

The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Texas County in September

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Brian George Ellsworth4398704/23/1993
Conway Leslie Hawn4589410/04/1996
Douglas Don Gaston4704209/29/1995
Jacob Patrick Smith7503604/11/2023
John S. Beeler2379804/27/1974
Kenneth Leslie Dominic7600211/13/2024
Martin Anthony Fisher6970304/12/2017
Parke Stevens6626009/18/2013
Sean Patrick Smith7359808/31/2021

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